South Shore News

Alafia blaze under control, but phosphate pits challenge firefighters

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:18:00 EST

Firefighters have contained a brush fire in the Alafia River area, even though they were stymied by the unreclaimed phosphate mine landscape of steep hills and deep gullies.

Fire crews working large fire in Alafia River State Park

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:21:00 EST

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue and the state Division of Forestry are working an uncontrolled brush fire of about 500 acres tonight at Alafia River State Park in eastern Hillsborough County.

Dirt bloggers' Dirty Tour was one hot happenin'

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:56:00 EST

Almost 200 gardeners gather for The Dirt bloggers' field trip to Riverview Flower Farm.

Acropolis Greek Taverna speaks to the Greek in all of us

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:03:00 EST

My friend Phyllis recently brought me back a small pouch of Greek spices from a friend's restaurant in Colorado. One whiff of the piquant stuff whetted my appetite for Greek food.

Deputies: Kids, driver injured in school bus wreck

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:06:00 EST

Ten children have been taken to hospitals with minor injuries after a school bus and a truck collided this morning, Hillsborough County deputies say.

Kids 'R' Kids achieves accreditation

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

An area day care center was recently recognized for going above and beyond in its work with the community's children.

OK to play in the street

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Iron Man and Batman rubbed elbows with Dracula and Frankenstein at a recent family-friendly event.

Parks introduce entry and boat launch fees

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

On Nov. 1, required entry fees replaced optional, suggested donations at Hillsborough County's regional parks.

Riverview High cadets to take part in Veterans Day event

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

More than 100 Junior ROTC cadets, including students from Riverview High, who will perform an armed squad exhibition, will assist at the Hillsborough Veterans Council's annual Veterans Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 at the Hillsborough County Veterans Memorial Museum and Park, 3602 U.S. 301 N.

Costumed dogs attend Boo Bash

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Tricks and treats are not just for kids - at least not at the Boo Bash.

Commissioner Sharpe will pay a visit to South Shore

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Many Hillsborough residents have strong opinions about the area's immediate and long-term future.

NAPA joins Toys for Tots

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Anyone donating a toy at a select group of auto repair shops this year will walk away with more than just a warm feeling.

County fair opens today in Dover

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

The tents are going up, new landscaping going in and numerous community groups are preparing for another Hillsborough County Fair, opening today and running through Sunday, Nov. 8.

Restaurant, reefs in store for snowbirds

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

We missed those of you who ventured back north as part of the annual snowbird migration. And now that you're back, we'd like to share some of the news we reported in the South Shore News & Tribune while you were gone. Welcome home. We're happy you're back.

East Bay senior wants to take team to state

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Despite making it to the regional finals, last season left a bad taste in the mouth of at least one player on East Bay High's girls soccer team.

Hackney Drive in Riverview closed for emergency water line repairs

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:56:00 EST

Hackney Drive between Providence Road and DeMay Street in Riverview will be closed until 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6. while workers complete emergency water line repairs. A detour is in place from US 301 to Providence Road via Hannaway Drive.

2nd Medard Reservoir sirens test at noon Saturday

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:31:00 EST

The Southwest Florida Water Management District will conduct a monthly audible test of the three sirens installed near the Edward Medard Park reservoir in southeast Hillsborough County this Saturday at noon.

Halloween photo contest winners

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:36:00 EST

TBO.com's Halloween photo contest has ended, and the grand prize winner is Jennifer Nolen of Tampa.

Park entry, boat ramp fees take effect Sunday

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:22:00 EDT

Required entry fees replaced optional, suggested donations Sunday at Hillsborough County's regional parks.

Versatile pumpkin is the belle of fall

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:40:00 EDT

Several weeks ago, as I was having lunch with my co-worker Linda, we talked about what was reported as the great canned pumpkin shortage of 2009.